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Gosford Hill School
- Secondary
- Gosford and Water Eaton OX5 2NT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders and teachers know their pupils well and support them to achieve their goals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive relationships ensure typically calm, courteous behavior across the school.
Current Educational Practices: Most teachers use similar methods to regularly check what pupils can remember.
Strengths and Challenges: Innovative leadership in languages has reinvigorated the curriculum.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents enthuse about the opportunities on offer for sports, drama and music.
Communication: Most parents are grateful for the support received during COVID-19 restrictions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils know which adults they can turn to should they have any concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have significantly improved the quality of education.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Any form of deliberate unkindness or bullying is rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff promote pupils’ mental health and well-being well.
Extracurricular Offerings: Learning is enriched through a range of clubs, trips and visits.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers advice and guidance help them plan and prepare for their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Plans to increase the breadth of courses available to students in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders provide teachers with useful information to support pupils' learning.
Subjects Offered: Innovative leadership in languages has reinvigorated the curriculum.
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About Us
Gosford Hill School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 848 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Gosford Hill School welcomes and values all members of our school community. At Gosford Hill School we pride ourselves on providing a great place to learn and to work. We pride ourselves on creating a positive learning environment which challenges students and gives them the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
We expect all our students:
To enjoy and value learning
To respects the right of others
To have impeccable behaviour
To show respect to all our school community
To represent the school in a positive manner in the local and wider community
To have self-confidence, self-discipline and an understanding of other people
To take pride in all that they do
To work hard and fulfil their potential
Our Aim:
To develop an environment that will help all our students succeed in achieving their goals and aspirations by:
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Gosford Hill School welcomes and values all members of our school community. At Gosford Hill School we pride ourselves on providing a great place to learn and to work. We pride ourselves on creating a positive learning environment which challenges students and gives them the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
We expect all our students:
To enjoy and value learning
To respects the right of others
To have impeccable behaviour
To show respect to all our school community
To represent the school in a positive manner in the local and wider community
To have self-confidence, self-discipline and an understanding of other people
To take pride in all that they do
To work hard and fulfil their potential
Our Aim:
To develop an environment that will help all our students succeed in achieving their goals and aspirations by:
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.2 | 15.1 | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 48% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.50% | - | 9.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 2.7 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.11% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 39.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.67 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 16 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 9 | 36.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 8 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 10 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 1 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 1 | 35% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 3 | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 4 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.87% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 35.98% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.46 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.92 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.50% | 18.51% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 40 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.84 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.76 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.3% | 22.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 74 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.25 7 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.75 7 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.0% | 20.31% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 52 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 6.91% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.62 2 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.60 6 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.0% | 18.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.85 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.73 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.9% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 25.39% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gosford Hill School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
